Retinoblastoma is a very serious condition. Retinoblastoma is either hereditary or non-hereditary and it involves cancer developing in the tissue of the retina (the light sensitive layers of nerve tissue at the back of the eye). Retinoblastoma usually occurs in children younger than five years of age. This type of cancer is very rapid in development. Retinoblastoma is autosomal dominant. The disorder is located on chromosome 13.


But you must know that with Retinoblastoma comes some serious symptoms. Such as: Present white reflex (leukocoria) behind the pupil, squint (crossed-eye), poor vision, painful red eye, inflammation of he tissue surrounding the eye, and protrusion of the eye ball (proptosis).

If your child has Retinoblastoma it is best that you notify your doctor and ask them if any of these treatments are helpful. Enucleation, External Beam Radiation, Localized Plaque Radiation Therapy, Photocoagulation, Cryotherapy, and Chemotherapy. You should also know that as a struggling parent there is help out there and you are not alone. You can contact a group near you today by phone or by web.

One in every three thousand are diagnosed with retinoblastoma. Is your child one of them? Find out today. If you need help knowing if your child is diagnosed with retinoblastoma or not maybe you should take a look at thus guide today and then call your doctor.Dr. David H. Abramson. Also here are some organizations this site can provide.
National Institutes of Health
New York Community Trust
Louis and Rachel Rudin Foundation
Sam and May Rudin Family Foundation
Weill-Cornell Medical Center
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
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